Fragile Bird Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Welcome to Game #42 of Acrophobia In this edition you become a man or a woman who has been hurt, or scorned, or cheated on, or who may have simply fallen out of love with their partner. I mentioned this topic to rocksniffer and his reaction was, woah, how many letters are going to be given? So to make this work, I think what I want to see is something pithy out of said letter, or maybe giving a reason, or perhaps giving a...a...a colorful description of the addressee. Maybe I'll also give more letters than usual as one of the choices, for the adventurous! We’ll have three acronyms of slightly different lengths to choose from. Maybe 4, if the 4th is a lengthy one. Create your pithy words from these letters and each word must correspond to the letter as in the sequence. Nothing may be added except for standard punctuation for clarity. The letter segments will then be published on the game thread and players will vote for their three favourite titles in order of preference. If we have enough players we will vote for 4 choices. ENTRY Should you wish to sign up to play please send me, your host L'oiseau francais (Fragile Bird in soccer disguise), a private message titled "Acrophobia #42 - [your board name]" and you will be placed into the lists. I intend to post the names of the first happy couple mid-week but I will leave time for as many prospective players to see it before publishing the entries. I am very, very rusty, it's been a while! I'd better clear out some messages! SCORING You vote for your favourite three entries in order of preference. 1st place is worth 3 points 2nd place is worth 2 points 3rd place is worth 1 point You will receive a point for creating an entry and a point for voting. The player with the highest number of 1st place votes will gain an extra 3 points, 2 points each if there is tie. I have nothing to inspire you with here! Just look deep down in your heart! And here's the Wikipedia entry for Dear John letters: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_John_letter CALLING ALL PLAYERS! Julia H. Castellan Dolorous Gabe an alpine shadow RhaenysBee @Lilac & Gooseberries @Castellan @Howlin' Howland @Jez Bell @AssHat Ahai @rocksniffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia H. Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 I'm here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 Nice to see you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhaenysBee Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I have no grasp on what the theme, but I’m here for it anyway I’ll need to read that wiki link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 18 minutes ago, RhaenysBee said: I have no grasp on what the theme, but I’m here for it anyway I’ll need to read that wiki link I just re-read my OP and please accept my apologies! A Dear John letter is a letter a woman writes to a man to tell him their relationship is over. I always thought it was a reference to the contents of the letter, but the tradition apparently sprang up to actually start such a letter with “Dear John”. It seems to be a strong tradition in the US. Many were sent during WW 2, but more during the Vietnam War. I remember there was a sad pop song about a break-up during the Vietnam War about a fellow who loved his high school sweetheart, gets drafted, and one day opens a letter from his sweetie that reads “Dear John”. Iirc, he then jumps out of his foxhole not caring anymore and gets shot and killed. The reverse equivalent is known as a “Dear Jane” letter. I envisage entries that range from the “I found someone new” type to “hate your guts”. I should add that a reason for the break-up would also be good, like “those disgusting socks were everywhere!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a free shadow Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I am not certain I might play, but it may be, occasionally Have a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhaenysBee Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Thank you! :bowdown: All clear now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolorous Gabe Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Any Ys in the acronyms will be unusually helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Dolorous Gabe said: Any Ys in the acronyms will be unusually helpful I am toying with the concept of giving everyone a free, floating "I" or "you". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castellan Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I have signed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilac & Gooseberries Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Life is a little better right now. Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 I assume people have been busy… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssHat Ahai Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I’m ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Thanks for your patience, everyone! I will post Round 1 tonight and see if anyone else shows up. We will go ahead even if we have a small group, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castellan Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia H. Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 We will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 ROUND 1 ASSIGNMENT The first book seems like the place to start this game, with an iconic, loving couple who lasted for years even though things could have gone very wrong shortly after their marriage. But what if Catelyn Stark decided to end their marriage after Ned returned from war, bringing little Jon with him? We all know how angry she was. Remember, this does not have to be actual words from the letter she sent to him, it could also be the reason she decided to send the Dear John letter. Here are your letters. WAS YRCSA TYTDMAT Hmmmm, I just decided to do a bonus set. BOTBB Since I'm not clear how many people will play, I will give until next Wednesday, June 30th, 11:59 pm EST, for submissions to be sent my way. July 1 is a national holiday here, Canada Day, so I can post the responses in the morning and hand out the next assignment. I am posting this at 6:59 pm on Thursday, June 24, so you can judge the time difference where you live from that, right? Good luck! Let's see if this inspires you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 Entries! Entries! I need more entries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhaenysBee Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 I’ll do it tomorrow, promise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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